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MOVIES

HISTORIC

Year's best in preservation to be honored at luncheon.

New venue joins Last Remaining Seats series.

Temple's Byzantine dome and Warner Bros.-produced murals celebrated.

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‘Spotlight on Ancestors’ at ‘Jamboree’ “Lights, Camera, Ancestors!

Spotlight on Family History” is Fri., June 8 to Sun., June 10 at Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, 2500 Hollywood Way. The Southern California Genealogical Society’s 43rd

annual Jamboree includes some 1,700 genealogists and family historians as well as classes and speakers. Genealogists and award-winning author Steve Luxenberg, an associate editor at The Washington Post, and Megan Smo-

lenyak, a consultant on NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” are among speakers.

A writer’s conference is on Thurs., June 7. A free beginner session is also offered.

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A fire at a home at 644 S. Muirfield Rd. caused extensive damage to the first and second floor.

Fifty-eight firefighters fought the blaze on March 28 at 7:30 p.m. shortly after it started.

They confined the flames to one room on the first floor, the space immediately above as well as a portion of the attic, and were able to extinguish the fire in 75 minutes.

L.A. Fire Dept. assistant chief Ralph Terrazas said monetary loss from the flames is being tabulated. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. The house was not occupied at the time.

The Italian-style estate served as the Southern California home of Gov. Edmund

Archives on view at MAK Center The MAK Center for Art and Architecture is exhibiting material from architectural archives in a presentation titled “Out Spoken: Lectures from the SCI-Arc Media Archive,” hosted by the Southern California Institute of Architecture.

Out Spoken will open at the Schindler House, 835 N. Kings Road, on Tues., May 15 with a curatorial walkthrough at 6 p.m. and a free public reception from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibition remains on view through Aug. 12.

The exhibition is curated by architects Roger Sherman and Marcelyn Gow and architectural historians Paulette Singley and Anthony Fontenot.

Free concert at St. Thomas Church Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic will perform a free neighborhood chamber music concert at St. Thomas the Apostle Church at 2727 W. Pico Blvd. on Mon., May 14 at 8 p.m.

G. “Pat” Brown during his two terms of office from 1959 through 1966.

The residence was built in 1924 by P. L. Wilson, Sr. and designed by John De Lario.

The landscape architect for the grounds was Nebile Stephens.

In 1976, the home was featured on a Windsor SquareHancock Park Historical Society tour. At that time, the 27-room house featured a library paneled in hardwood.

The living room in the south wing was connected to a solarium originally designed with tile floors. The 65-foot swimming pool, the first in Hancock Park, featured a pool house with living quarters and facilities for guests. The curved, sweeping, columnar arbor adjacent to the pool was an original design concept when the house was built.

Later, “Law and Order” television series creator Dick Wolf lived in the house.

Concerts at Park Plaza ballroom, St. Sophia Church Park Plaza ballroom and St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral will host Da Camera Society concerts in May. The debut of Da Camera Players—chamber musicians led by violinist Ida Levin—will be on Tues., May 8 at 8 p.m. at the Park Plaza hotel, 607 S. Park View St. The group also includes Los Angeles Philharmonic members Margaret Batjer, Nathan Cole, Tien Hsin Wu, Carrie Dennis, Nokuthula Ngwenyama, Ronald Leonard and Peter Stumpf.

St. Sophia Cathedral, 1324 S. Normandie Ave., will be the setting for the vocal ensemble Cappella Romana.

The ensemble will perform Byzantine music on Sat., May 26 at 4 p.m.

To purchase tickets go to www.dacamera.org.

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Linde + Robinson Laboratory at Caltech, Pasadena A historic astrophysics laboratory was transformed into a highly advanced and sustainable scientific facility—the first-ever LEED Platinum renovation of a historic lab building.

Village Green Historic Structures Report, Baldwin Hills

foot tower stood strong for more than 60 years, until the earthquake struck in 1994.

Lincoln Park Gateway, Lincoln Heights Built during the Great Depression to create work for the unemployed, this community landmark was rehabilitated as a testament to civic pride and stewardship.

CHURCH TOWER had been damaged in an earthquake.

Photo by Jose Reyes

Church tower, Casino among Preservation Award winners Catalina Casino in Avalon and First Congregational Church of Los Angeles are among the seven winners in Los Angeles Conservancy’s 31st annual Preservation Awards. A century-old residence transformed into transitional housing and the first LEED Platinum renovation of a historic laboratory building are also among the best in historic preservation.

“Each project has a compelling story that conveys the power of preservation in strengthening and revitalizing communities,” said Linda Dishman, Conservancy executive director.

The Conservancy will present the awards at a luncheon on Thurs., May 10, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, sponsored by City National Bank.

The PRESIDENT’S AWARD went to the City of Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Ordinance and Commission in honor of its 50th anniversary.

In 1962, Los Angeles adopted the ordinance protecting historic resources. It created what is now the Cultural Heritage Commission and launched a preservation program that has designated— and helped to preserve—more than a thousand historic landmarks.

PROJECT AWARDS went to the 36th Street Apartments, South Los Angeles.

The community-based effort transformed a 19th-century residence into a center for youth transitioning out of foster care—and used the project as hands-on training and work experience for local youth.

Catalina Casino, Avalon The owner of this public icon commissioned its first full-scale exterior restoration, repairing and conserving the 1929 building’s historic features of its Mediterranean Revival and Art Deco style— the culmination of a 10-year building program by William Wrigley, Jr. at a construction cost of $2 million.

Restoration work encompassed ornamental concrete, wood windows and doors, 26 historic flagpoles encircling the balcony, ornamental chimney tops, a marble-andglass ticket booth, spire and finials, light fixtures, decorative painting, and hardware.

First Congregational Church of Los Angeles Tower, 540 S. Commonwealth Ave. After a decade of lingering damage from the Northridge earthquake, the dominant feature of this landmark church was repaired and strengthened, and its long-removed, signature pinnacles replaced.

The English Gothic Revivalstyle church was built in 1932 and designed by architects Allison & Allison. The structure was reinforced with more than 500 tons of steel. Its 176-

HISTORIC flagpoles circling Catalina Casino’s balcony are among its features.

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Dedicated homeowners yielded a roadmap for preserving one of the nation’s cultural treasures, paving the way for financial benefits for residents and providing a model for L.A.’s historic garden apartment communities.

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Saban, Broadway star in Conservancy’s film series “Paper Moon” kicks off Los Angeles Conservancy’s Last Remaining Seats, the Wednesday evening series of classic films and live entertainment in historic movie palaces.

The 1973 film screens May 30 at the Los Angeles Theatre, 615 S. Broadway.

Directed by Peter Bogdanovich, the 1973 film stars father and daughter duo Ryan and Tatum O’Neal as a Depressionera con man and the streetsmart girl who may or may not be his daughter.

But in this series, the 26th annual, it’s the theaters that steal the show.

The French Baroque style Los Angeles Theater is the most lavish of the Broadway district movie palaces, built in 1931 for $1 million.

Built in 1926, the Beaux Arts Orpheum Theatre, at 842 S. Broadway, is the setting for “Tootsie,” screening June 6.

ART DECO styled Saban Theatre makes its debut in the series with “The Wizard of Oz." Photo by Robert Paetz

Sydney Pollack directed and joins the cast led by Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange.

The final home for the Orpheum vaudeville circuit, the theater hosted burlesque queens, Judy Garland and the Marx Brothers.

“The Big Sleep,” shot in 1946 with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall and direct-

ed by Howard Hawks, is at the Los Angeles Theatre June 13.

The screenplay, co-written by William Faulkner, tells of private detective Philip Marlowe and his entanglement with a beautiful blonde.

“Los Tres Mosqueteros” (Mexico, 1942) comes to the Million Dollar Theatre, 307 S. Broadway, on June 20. When

this movie palace premiered in 1918, it was Sid Grauman’s first Los Angeles venue and the largest in the country with 2,345 seats.

Co-presented with the Latin American Cinemateca of Los Angeles, Mexican icon Cantinflas stars in this parody of Alexander Dumas’ “The Three Musketeers.” In Spanish with English subtitles.

“Robin Hood” (1922) comes to the Orpheum Theatre June 27. This silent version stars Douglas MOST LAVISH of the venues is the Fairbanks with live Los Angeles Theatre.

Photo by Annie Laskey accompaniment on the Orpheum’s original 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer organ. at the Saban Theatre, 8440 The 1939 classic “The Wiz- Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. ard of Oz” has matinee and Newest to the series, the evening screenings on Sat., renovated black-and-silver Art June 30 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Deco building opened as the Fox Wilshire in 1930.

For more information about the 2012 Last Remaining Seats series visit laconservancy.org Advance tickets cost $20 ($16 for Conservancy members). Visit laconservancy.org or call event hotline at 213430-4219.

Conference on HPOZ process, walking tours Learn all about the historical process at the 10th annual HPOZ Conference sponsored by the city Planning Dept. and the L.A. Conservancy on Sat., May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event takes place in the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International, 5930 Franklin Ave., which purchased the former Chateau Elysee, Historic-Cultural Monument #329, in 1973.

The conference features a walking tour through one of three area historic districts: Hollywood Grove, Melrose Hill or Whitley Heights.

Conference sessions include a design roundtable, HPOZ 101—covering the basics from city surveys to ordinances, tips to ensure success in the Historic Preservation Ordinance Zone process, restoration principles and decoding architectural styles.

Former Chateau Elysee The site’s location, the former Chateau, was a residential hotel catering to Hollywood elite, including Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable and Elizabeth Taylor. In the 1950s it was converted into a senior citzens home

by First Congregational Church of Los Angeles.

A $20 early registration fee is through May 13; $25 afterwards. Fee includes lunch; visit www.laconservancy.org.

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Griffith Park’s controversial start described in new book

COL. GRIFFITH donated the acreage that bears his name.

THE COVER shows the Griffith Park Observatory in 1941.

was killed shortly after filming here. A statue of the actor is outside the Griffith Observatory.

Col. Griffith offered the city $100,000 to build an observatory in 1912. He was turned down for attempting to murder his wife, but it was eventually built with funds he left in his will. The 27,000-square foot building was made of reinforced concrete walls to withstand earthquakes and features bronze-and-glasspaneled front doors.

Funds for the 5,900-seat Greek Theatre were also bequeathed by the colonel but this time they were accepted.

It cost $200,000 and opened in 1930.

Travel Town has grown to an array of steam locomotives and other trains dating from the 1880s. The L.A. Zoo and the Autry National Center share land that was once an aviation center.

Walt Disney liked to frequent the merry-go-round— which was delivered to the site in 1937—and he would find a similar one for Disneyland.

Much of the construction of the park was during the Great Depression by thousands of workers, creating trails and infrastructure still visible today.

The park is still the most

popular place to film in L.A. County, a practice dating to silent films with stars such as Rudolph Valentino and later The Three Stooges. Early westerns to science-fiction were shot here. Marlon Brando dressed as Marc Antony for the 1953 film “Julius Caesar.”

The film “Wild Bill Hickok”

“WILD BILL HICKOK” was shot here in 1938.

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You can thank controversial philanthropist Col. Griffith J. Griffith for the 4,300 acres of rugged wilderness in the heart of Los Angeles.

There’s no place quite like it, say authors E. J. Stephens and Marc Wanamaker in their new paperback, “Griffith Park,” released by Arcadia Publishing.

It has been compared to New York’s Central Park, Balboa Park in San Diego and Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

Much more mountainous and untamed than its Manhattan counterpart, it is nearly twice the size of the other two, according to the 127page book.

A haven for hikers and cyclists, horseback riders and picnickers, it also features a mini-train and merry-goround, zoo, 225-foot pool, museums, amphitheater and an observatory.

Carved from former Spanish land grant Rancho Los Feliz, the area, which at the time was at the outskirts, was donated to the city in 1896 by Col. Griffith, who foresaw a great metropolis in the city’s future.

Griffith paid $50,000 for 4,071 acres, and in 1896 he gave the city 3,015 acres of his ranch to be used as a city park.

A Welshman from a poor family, he hopped a boat to America at age 16 and studied journalism in New York. He worked as a mining correspondent for a San Francisco newspaper and would use his knowledge to net his fortune in silver mines in Mexico.

But his luck would later turn as he was arrested for shooting his wife during a drunken rage. She lost her eye in the incident, and he was sent to San Quentin for two years, after which he tried in vain to restore his reputation.

A curse allegedly linked to the park dates to 1863 and also links James Dean, who

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Park La Brea showcases ‘green’ items

CLEAN AND GREEN COMMITTEE members manning the booth were, from left, Betsy Hunter, Kendra Barnham and Migene Kim. WHOLE FOODS donated 50 bags for Hancock Park Elementary School first graders to decorate. Angela Kim and her mother Mia, left; Jennifer Decker, teacher and project director, and Alena Martinez.

Eco-friendly exhibitors lined the Park La Brea Activities Center walkway and Curson Ave. on April 21 to mark Earth Day. Habitat for Humanity, the L.A. Fire Department, Backyard Beekeepers, bicycles, Zip Car and Toyota hybrids were represented at the event. Also on hand were the Sierra Club, Whole Foods, Cathedral Chapel and Debi Doodles Kids’ Arts & Crafts. Sponsor was the Park La Brea Residents Assoc.

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Hirsz, Aaron, Szmul and Itzhak Wonskolaser—better known as Harry, Albert, Sam and Jack Warner—did more than bring silent movies and talkies to the world.

One of their lasting gifts is the grand and graceful Wilshire Boulevard Temple.

Built in 1929, it was listed as a top architectural landmark last month on L.A. County Supervisor Mark RidleyThomas’ website.

Under the “Architectural sites that define our community” link, the temple joins William Andrews Clark Library, Watts Towers and the Angelus Funeral Home, among others.

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Hollywood’s first film studio gets a new look Paramount Pictures provided both the paint and the labor to give the building where their company was born—the Lasky-DeMille barn—a new, old look for the California State Landmark.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Los Angeles County Preservation Fund also helped pay to prepare the building for the new coat of paint.

In fact, numerous researchers and historians were involved in discovering the 100-year old building’s construction date and paint color.

Detailed paint studies conducted by Historic Resources Group of Pasadena were confirmed by descriptions in newspaper accounts of the building as “The Gray Lady” (with a bit of dark green and white trim).

The Cecil B. DeMille Foundation donated funds to refurbish the second story of the building with climate controlled storage and archival facilities.

“We are so gratified that Paramount Pictures has joined this restoration project, helping us to commemorate the building and the company’s history. As the sole link between early agrarian Hollywood and the entertain-

VINTAGE POSTCARDS show Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks at Pickfair.

LASKY-DEMILLE BARN celebrates as Paramount’s birthplace with new coat of paint.

ment capital it is today, this is an important landmark” said Hollywood Heritage president, Richard Adkins.

The 1901 Hollywood stable was built by Col. Robert Northam, and later sold to Jacob Stern. It became a film studio in 1912 and was later rented to the Lasky Company, which purchased the property.

The company produced the 1914 silent western “The Squaw Man,” which was the first full-length motion picture filmed in Hollywood, at the barn and directed by DeMille.

Lasky merged with Adolph Zukor’s Famous Players Film Company and the Paramount

Distributing Company to become Paramount Pictures Corporation.

In 1979, Paramount donated the barn to the non-profit, all volunteer Hollywood Heritage which operates a museum on the site.

Currently on display are photographs and artifacts from 100 years of Paramount films.

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‘Famous to forgotten’ movie star homes viewed at Barn Authors Judy Artunian and Mike Oldham will discuss their book, “Movie Star Homes: The Famous to the Forgotten,” published by Santa Monica Press.

Artunian and Oldham will be sharing slides from their collection as well as of vintage postcards of the homes of the famous and not-so-famous Wed., May 9 at An Evening @ the Barn in the Hollywood Heritage Museum, in the Lasky-DeMille Barn, 2100 N. Highland Ave. Free parking in “Lot D.” Doors open 7 p.m.; program starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $5 members; $10 non-members.

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Ancient kingdoms, teens only at LACMA; Page dig with paleontologists LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART— "Children of the Plumed Serpent: The Legacy of Quetzalcoatl in Ancient Mexico" features southern kingdoms who resisted subjugation by the Spanish and the Aztecs largely through a sophisticated pictorial language. Ends July 1, 2012.

• Friday night Jazz series features Grammy-award winning pianist and composer Rus-

lan Siroate May 11 at 6 p.m. outdoors in the BP Grand Entrance. Free.

• It's teens only Sat., May 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. See exhibits and dance under the stars to DJ Knockstucky. Free with tickets and middle or high school ID. Drop offs are at the exhibit "Urban Light" on Wilshire Blvd. Call 856-6010 for tickets.

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• "Metropolis II," a sculpture by artist Chris Burden, is modeled after a fast-paced modern city with 1,100 miniature cars. See the exhibit in action on Fridays and weekends. Ongoing.

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Admission is free on Mother’s Day Sun., May 13. Handmade for Mommy, a drop-in crafts program, is from 3 to 4 p.m.

"Balance, Push… Pedal!" features members from the LA County Bicycle Coalition on Sun., May 20, 3 to 4 p.m.

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PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM—Bejewel a bag for mom during a drop-in arts and crafts workshop on Sat., May 5 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Story hour is at 2 p.m.

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6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323903-2277; petersen.org KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER—“Sorry, Thanks” (2011) will screen on Thurs., May 31 at 7:30 p.m. A compilation of four short films about relationships between humans and their pets, who are being abandoned at increasing rates.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day, tour mart, share wonders of nature Treat mom to brunch, read and explore the grounds with the kids at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge.

Learn the ins and outs of the L.A. Flower Mart as well as tips to create beautiful arrangements on a tour that meets downtown and is led by floral designer Ray Tucker on Sat., May 5 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Treat your nearest and dearest to a Patina-prepared brunch in the Rose Pavilion on Mother’s Day weekend.

Seatings on Sat., May 12 are at 10 a.m. and noon and 9:30, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Sun., May 13. Reservations will be taken until May 8 at 818-7903663.

Families and kids Cuddle up to hear tales in a

natural setting at Little Owls Reading Nest on Saturdays and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Afterwards, explore the gardens and get tips on how to keep the story alive. For ages two and up.

Pack your bags and take a magical journey at Into the Enchanted Forest on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. where you’ll hear family-friendly tales from forest inhabitants live on stage.

Toddler Treks with Acorn Bear introduces youngsters ages two to four to the wonders of nature in an interactive workshop that meets on Fridays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. in the Rose Pavilion. Advance registration required.

Call 818-949-4200 or go to descansosgardens.org.

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Join the Theodore Payne Foundation family of volunteers on Sat., May 5 from 9 a.m. to noon to improve and care for the gardens at 10459 Tuxford St. in Sun Valley.

Helpers will clear, clean, plant, mulch, prune and whatever else is needed to spruce up the grounds and show how beautiful native plant gardens can be.

Bring a hat, gloves and knee pads; Payne will provide shovels, trowels, rakes, hoes and pruners, as well as refreshments.

Visit Theodore Payne on Sunday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hollywood Farmers’ Market at Ivar and Selma.

Choose from a wide selection of native plants, plus get advice from horticulturist and native plant expert Lili Singer.

Owner Michael Baer and horticulturist Rodney Wilkinson of Green Tree Landscaping in Hollywood, a supporting member of the L.A. Garden Club, will speak at the Club’s monthly meeting on Mon., May 14.

The pair will give a slide show on how to create a sustainable organic garden including watering tips and techniques.

The meeting takes place at the Griffith Park Visitors Center Auditorium, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Non-members are welcome. The meeting begins at 9:15 a.m. with coffee and refreshments. Horticulture exhibits and arrangements will be on display. The presentation begins at 11 a.m.

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GET SAGE advice from horticulturist and native plant expert Lili Singer at the Hollywood Farmers Market on May 6.

Pre-order plants one week in advance at 818-768-1802 and they will be delivered to the market. Theodore Payne members will receive a discount.

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Judges to speak to Rose Society “Rose Show Judging” is the title of a talk by Alice Hart and Akiko Strathmann at the Beverly Hills Rose Society meeting on Sun., May 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills.

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Aboretum site of garden, plant shows and sales, tours A three-day garden festival, Mother’s Day geranium show and an open house at the Queen Anne Cottage celebrate spring at the L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens at 301 N. Baldwin Rd. in Arcadia.

GROW! A Garden Festival, kicks off on Fri., May 4 with live music featuring selections from the swing era, plus first choice of plants and merchandise and the sale of beer and wine by the glass from 5 to 8 p.m.

The garden show continues on Sat., May 5 and Sun., May 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fruit trees, herbs, vegetables, succulents, California natives and ornamental favorites from more than 25 growers and plant societies will be for sale.

Fifty vendors will showcase garden tools, books, accessories and container plants.

In addition, experts will present lectures and demonstrations, and visitors can

Gardening and healthy activities for kids and families is the theme of “Lets Move,” featuring Sparky the Dragon Pizza Oven from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mother’s Day Celebrate Mother’s Day at a show by the International Geranium Society. Members of Las Artistas de Flores will display BRING A CART OR WAGON to carry your nature-inspired purchases at GROW!, a three-day garden arrangements show and festival. and miniatures view a newly designed small- using flowers, rocks, boxes scale, sustainable garden. Live and other recycled items on entertainment, walking tours Sat., May 12 and Sun., May 13 and artists painting in the gar- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Treat mom to a tour of the den are featured; food trucks Queen Anne Cottage featuring will offer snacks. a marble terrace and Victorian furnishings at an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Plant shows Pictures, flower arrangements and plants will be featured at the 53rd annual EpiFor immediate installation phyllum Show and Sale on Sat., May 19 and Sun., May 20

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The Santa Anita Bonsai Society will display trees trained to look like miniature forest giants on Sat., May 26, Sun., May 27 and Mon., May 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Plants and trees will be for sale, and there will be daily demonstrations on bonsai culture.

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Preservation Plan approved for Windsor Square Five-member HPOZ review board to be appointed

By Suzan Filipek The final step in making Windsor Square a historic zone was reached last month, when the city Planning Commission unanimously approved an architectural guide for the area—the Preservation Plan.

In a 5-0 vote, the plan was approved Sept. 8.

“There is overwhelming support and therefore, the plan is appropriate,” Commissioner Thomas Schiff said.

Commissioner Joy Atkinson added she was familiar with the picturesque area and the efforts involved in the preservation campaign.

“There was good work done among citizens of the city,” she said.

Several residents also spoke in favor of the document, designed to protect the original facades of the area’s historic Tudor, Mediterranean and other 1920s homes.

“We really did this for the benefit of people years from now. It’s a lovely area,” said Margaret Hudson, of GO HPOZ, a grass roots campaign which lead the effort.

Under the plan “original building materials within the facade and visible area should be preserved whenever possible.” The color of paint and landscape are excluded.

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Representatives from the City Attorney’s office, the city Planning Department, Wilshire police and Bel Air Patrol will speak at the annual meeting of the Hancock Park Homeowners Association. The meeting is on Tues., Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Third Street School, 201 S. June St. Councilman Tom LaBonge will also address the group.

The plans for the Historical Preservation Overlay Zone and Yavneh Hebrew Academy’s request for changes in its conditional use permit are also on the agenda.

“We are looking forward to continuing to communicate with our residents and provide them with access to city and security officials,” said Ben Thompson, president.

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Containers “A great container arrangement adds instant style to patios, porches, walkways and even flower beds,” says Crawford.

Feed “Many gardeners skimp on providing their plants with basic needs like food and water,” says Crawford. “That’s why I recommend that gardeners only plant as much as they are realistically willing to maintain.”

Along with food, plants need plenty of water. “Water well,” says Crawford, “It’s a common mistake to give plants too little water.”

Add depth Adding “wow-factor” to your gardens can be as simple as adding one major feature or a series of mini features.

For the flower border that outlines her back pathway, Crawford installed decorative

black metal posts, of varying sizes from three to five feet, in a staggered arrangement throughout the border. When planted with lush, bountiful hanging baskets, the posts created mini focal points along the curved pathway.

Accessorize Well-placed accessories like planters, garden ornaments and fountains make all the difference when attempting to upgrade an outdoor style, but selecting and using them appropriately can be a challenge. When working with accessories, Crawford says to “think in terms of scale and style.”

“Look at your home’s architecture and hardscaping for style clues,” she advises. “Once you have found your style, be it ultra-modern or cottage garden, pick a theme and continue it throughout the space by adding other accessories of the same genre.”

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Whether you are looking to create an outdoor retreat or just want a great place to entertain, night and day backyard transformations can be a blooming success with tips from a pro any gardener can follow.

Professional landscape designer and author of “Container Gardens for Florida” and “Instant Container Gardens,” Pamela Crawford shares the five foolproof secrets she used to breathe life into the grounds surrounding her home.

Annuals “Annuals are the prefect solution for injecting color into an outdoor scene,” says Crawford. Look for bold new color choices in annuals like petunias, impatiens and vinca along with intricate pattern details in foliage annuals like coleus.

“Plant sweeps of color in hues that pop, like reds, pinks and oranges,” says Crawford.

“The ‘sweep’ technique draws

family, was off-limits to women because it was considered an aphrodisiac and thought to enhance sexual power.

Ladies, steam trimmed artichokes for 30 to 45 minutes over boiling water, cool and dip in whatever turns you on.

While purists prefer melted butter and lemon, I love this mayo-based dip: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup chopped chives, parsley or dill 2 tablespons chopped capers 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard salt and pepper to taste

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Roasted aspargus In a glass baking dish, toss a couple of bunches in 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel. Salt and pepper to taste. Grated Parmesan cheese would be tasty, too.

Roast in 450 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender.

Artichokes In the 16th century, only men were allowed to eat artichokes. The plant, from the thistle group of the sunflower

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WARNING: Artichokes are thought to be an aphrodisiac.

By Laura Eversz This time of year, the stars of farmers’ markets everywhere are asparagus and artichokes.

They both get an A+ from me for their flavor, versatility, and ease of cooking.

Asparagus The belief that big, fat asparagus spears are old and tough is unfounded. In fact, larger sized spears come from younger, more vigorous plants, while thinner asparagus comes from older plants or those that have been planted close together.

I like jumbo asparagus on the grill, as it holds up well over high heat.

Indoors, the vegetable can be steamed, boiled or sauteed.

And cooking it in the oven

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LIBRARY CALENDAR

Make bracelets, craft quilts, hear stories, watch movies, discuss books FAIRFAX LIBRARY 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191 L.A. Quiltmakers Guild: Hands-on demonstrations.

Beginners welcome. Meets Sat., May 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Miracle Mile Writers Club: networking and support for writers on Sat., May 5, 3 to 5 p.m.

Friends of the Library: Meet to discuss ways to support the library on Tues., May 8 at 11 a.m.

Teen Council: Meets Thurs., May 10 at 4 p.m.

M.S. Support Group: For those who have or care for people with multiple sclerosis on Thurs., May 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Author Talk: Authors from "Child Survivors of the Holocaust" speak about their experiences on Thurs., May 17 at 2 p.m.

MOMS Club of MidWilshire: Support group for Moms meets on Fri., May 18 at 3 p.m.

Historical Novel Society: Suzy Witten, author of "The Afflicted Girls," and David Wisehart, author of "Devil's Lair," discuss social media, promotion and digital publishing on Sat., May 19, 2 to 5 p.m. All are welcome.

Ongoing Computer Comfort: Handson training on the computer on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.

Baby and Toddler Storytime: Songs and stories for kids 6 mos. to 2 years on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Pre-school Storytime: Songs and stories for kids ages 2 to 4 years old on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.

Book Sale: Used books and more on Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays,

Farmers market in ‘Los Otros’ tells Griffith Park at California stories Autry on Saturdays “Los Otros,” a chamber muA weekly farmers market kicked off recently at the Autry Museum’s Griffith Park campus.

The market—on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon—offers organic and conventional produce from 16 local farmers, specialty foods, fresh-cut flowers and baked goods.

Autry museum members will receive a 10 percent discount when they show their membership card at any of the vendor booths. The museum will open at 10 a.m. on Saturdays. The Autry Café, featuring a mimosa bar, live music and family games opens at 8 a.m. Visit theautry.org.

sical that tells Californian stories that span several decades, premieres this month at the Mark Taper Forum at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave. The first act depicts three defining moments in the life of a Southern California woman involving Mexican immigrants. The second follows a Mexican American man’s life, while the final duet accents the gifts that have shaped their lives.

Previews begin Wed., May 23; regular performances open Thurs., June 3.

For tickets go to www.CenterTheatreGroup.org or call 213-628-2772.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LACMA Art Classes for Kids: Best for ages five to 12; meets Wednesdays at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Grandparents and Books (GAB): Library volunteers read children's stories aloud.

Call branch for days and times.

FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave. 323-962-3521 Friends of the Library Book Sale: Book and cd deals on Fri., May 4, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Sat., May 5, noon to 5 p.m.

Book Club: Meets Tues., May 8 at 6:30 p.m. Please call the library for this month's selection.

Teen Council: A chance for teens to discuss books, cds and dvds and have a say about what materials and programs the library offers. Meets on Tues., May 22 at 3:30 p.m.

Ongoing Baby and Toddler Storytime: Meet for songs and stories for kids 6 mos. to 2 years on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Pre-school Storytime: Meet for songs and stories for kids 2 to 4 years old on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.

Computer Tutorials: Appointments are available for individualized instruction.

Call the library for details.

MEMORIAL LIBRARY 4625 W. Olympic Blvd.

323-938-2732 Book Club: Meets Fri., May 4

at 1 p.m. to discuss "The Confessor" by Daniel Silva. Books and discussion questions are available at the library. All are welcome.

Teen Volunteer Orientation: Training for volunteering at the library on Wed., May 23 at 4 p.m.

Teen Council: A chance for teens to discuss books, cds and dvds and have a say about what materials and programs the library offers. Meets on Wed., May 23 at 5 p.m.

Ongoing Friends of the Library Book Sale: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m and Saturdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday Nights @ the Movies: Come see a free movie with popcorn on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Call library for selection.

Grandparents and Books (GAB): Ms. Haley reads on Mondays, 2 to 4 p.m. Ms. Sylvia reads on Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ms. Casey reads on Wednesdays, 3 to 5 p.m. Ms. Claire reads on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon.

Toddler Story Time: Share stores, songs and rhymes on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Computer Comfort Class: Learn computer basics on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon or go online at: www. laplcomputerclass.blogspot. com. Se habla espanol.

Fun & Games: meet Wednesdays at noon to play Chinese Mah Jong, Scrab-

ble, Battleship, Checkers and other games. Tea and light refreshments are served.

Chess club: All ages and levels are welcome on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m.

Knitting Circle: meets Saturdays at 10 a.m. All skill levels welcome to come spin a yarn.

Hatha Yoga Class: meets Saturdays at 12:15 p.m.

Relaxed pace for all ages.

Bring a mat or heavy towel.

Wear comfortable clothing.

WILSHIRE LIBRARY 149 N. St. Andrews Place 323-957-4550 Bracelet Craftmaking: Make a bead and button bracelet on Tues., May 29, 4 to 5 p.m. Supplies provided. All ages welcome. Must sign up ahead of time as space is limited.

Teen Council: Meet to discuss dvds, cds, graphic novels and other books on Thurs., May 31 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Ongoing Storytime with Sybil: Kids ages 3 to 5 can bring their parents and grandparents to listen to stories and sing songs on Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Library Hours

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‘Pagan’ referred to those with less popular religious beliefs Why were non-Christians called “pagans?” asks Toby March.

Actually, this word refers to all persons holding religious beliefs other than those of any of the main religions of the world or any persons holding views not consonant with a prevailing system of belief.

The word Professorcomes from the KnowLatin paganus, It-All a resident of the country, a rustic.

Its present meaning is derived from the fact that heathen practices lingered in the rural areas long after the Christian church was established in the towns. “Pagan” was also a Roman military contemptuous name for a civilian. But when the early Christians called themselves milites Christi (Soldiers of Christ), they reversed the name

“pagan” to describe their zealous tormentors—the soldiers of Rome who were definitely not “Soldiers of Christ.” *** Why is a charlatan also called a “mountebank?” wonders Jamie Lake.

From the Italian montambanco, this word describes a vendor of quack medicines or suspect wares, who attracts the crowd at fairs and other gatherings with his tricks and antics after “mounting” a “bank” or bench in order to better harangue the public. *** Why is illegal whiskey called “moonshine?” queries Tom Hallerbach.

This illicit liquor is also called “corn,” “shine” or

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Opening reception for both exhibits is Sat., May 26 from 6 to 9 p.m.

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(Continued from page 10) May 12, drop in between 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. $5; members free.

•"Baseball: The All-American Game" opens Sun., May 27.

Exhibit includes 75 works of folk art and memorabilia.

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An endangered species New Zealand’s Maui dolphins are dying at an alarming rate due to the use of fishing nets.

Larchmont Charter third graders, right, Leilani Patao, Audrey Vega, Aiden Wigger, Owen West and Tova Golland joined “Dancing With the Stars” Peta Murgatroyd recently to demonstrate on Larchmont Blvd. against the use of the nets. “white lightning” (due to its clear color), and is distilled from a mixture of corn, sugar and water by a “moonshiner” or “bootlegger” (that’s for another time).

It comes from general colloquial usage and actually refers to the imbibing of the booze bringing about a “lunacy” (from luna, the moon) which alludes to the supposed legendary effect of moonlight on mental stability. *** How come a pantry or a storeroom is also a “larder?” ponders Julie Davenport.

Swine were the chief animals butchered, salted and preserved in olden times and therefore needed a special place to be properly kept.

“Larder” is the Anglicized form of the Latin laridum, a storeroom for keeping bacon. *** Why are relatives called “kith and kin?” ponders Jody Bernolfo.

This comes from the combination of the Old English cyth, which literally means relationship and cynn, your own kind, family.

Professor Know-It-All is the nom de plume of Bill Bentley, who invites readers to try and stump him. Send your questions to willbent@prodigy.net.

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